Kelantan police order daily arrests by station chiefs
Kelantan police have rolled out a new anti-drug strategy requiring every Officer-in-Charge of a Police Station to make at least one drug-related arrest daily, starting July 15, with station chiefs focusing on addicts and local activity while district CID chiefs target suppliers and distributors and the state narcotics department targets larger syndicates. The move comes after a drop in drug-related arrests and cases in the first half of the year, despite intensified enforcement, and will be evaluated after three months with possible disciplinary action for non-compliance. Officials say the new approach aims to free investigators for intelligence work and to disrupt drug networks at multiple levels, hoping to deter dealers and distributors. In addition to the drug focus, Kelantan reported a sharp rise in online scams and total financial losses, illustrating broader crime trends during the period. The plan is being implemented with a formal review timeline and clear accountability standards for officers who fail to meet the targets, and it has been widely reported across multiple outlets.
